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PRESS RELEASE: June 2, 2006
Contact: Teresa Mitchell, Seaway Trail, Inc., 315-646-1000
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… motorcycles w/World War II LT-5 tugboat in Oswego
… Harley at America's Byways International (travel) Pow Wow booth
… historic photo of Nelson Hopkins and his "motorized" bicycle in WNY
... motorcycle riding to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse on Lake Ontario & St. Lawrence River
Motorcycles Welcome at Seaway Trail Destinations and 2006 Events
If you travel by motorcycle, the Seaway Trail byway along the 518-mile freshwater shoreline of Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and St. Lawrence River offers great scenic touring opportunities and a lineup of motorcycle-friendly 2006 exhibits and events. A series of Trailblazer logo signs set about every six miles makes the route, one of America's Byways and a National Recreation Trail, easy to follow. The ride, through New York and Pennsylvania, is primarily two-lane with some limited parkway stretches. Outdoor interpretive panels found at roadside pull-offs and attractions provide fascinating details about the lighthouses, natural history, architecture, historic sites, and recreational opportunities of the region.
Motorcycle-friendly attractions on the Seaway Trail in 2006 include Amherst Museum's Looking for Adventure: A Century of Motorcycles and Auto Art exhibits. The Sterling Renaissance Festival is featuring a custom-painted Harley-Davidson Road King charity raffle. Buffalo, NY, and Erie, PA, host Bike Nights. In Jamestown in July it is Thunder in the Streets time. The Seaway Trail list of motorcycle-friendly events and sites for 2006 also includes:
June 16-August 13: Looking for Adventure: A Century of Motorcycles, Amherst Museum
See the evolution of the motorcycle from motorized to recreational transport; includes bikes made in Western NY: 1895 Nelson Hopkins, 1908 Curtiss, 1914 Emblem. July 25, 7 pm, New York State Museum Senior Historian Geoffrey Stein presents the "History of Motorcycles Made in New York." Amherst, NY, halfway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, info: 716-689-1440
June 17-July 8: Auto Art, Amherst Museum
Motorcycle riders who appreciate custom painting will enjoy the Amherst Museum's Auto Art exhibit of paintings, sculpture and functional items features car parts or automobile theme; select pieces offered at silent and live auctions; exhibit developer: Paul Straus of Custom Pinstriping by Paul. Amherst, NY, halfway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, info: 716-689-1440
Every Wednesday: Buffalo Bike Nights on Chippewa
Host: Crocodile Bar, 88 W. Chippewa Street. Info: Marc Alferie, 716-853-2762
June 30: Erie Bike Night, Seaway Trail Pennsylvania
Seaway Trail Pennsylvania received National Scenic Byway status in Fall2005, bringing the federally-designated America's Byway length of the Seaway Trail to 518 miles. Erie, PA's downtown Bike Nights (see also September 1) include special "motorcycle only" parking, outdoor music, and restaurant/café specials. Info: Downtown Improvement District: 814-455-3743. (See also September 1, page 2)
July 7: Join the Kent Cruise-In, Orleans County -- Classic & antique four-wheelers at Orleans County Marine Park, Point Breeze, Kent; music, chicken BBQ. Info: 585-798-3170
July 7-9: 3rd Thunder in the Streets, Jamestown, NY
Psychogang Extreme Motorcycle Riding Team on 400-lb, 100+ horsepower Buell Firebolts provided by White's Harley Davidson Buell, Lebanon, PA. Team competes professionally in national stunt events; seen in nationally-released films/magazines; local entertainment, prizes, bike show, bikers scavenger hunt. Event supports Erie Lackawanna train station renovation. Info: 716-664-2477. Don't miss the Lucy-Desi Museum-Jamestown is Lucille Ball's hometown.
July 25, 7 pm: The History of Motorcycles Made in New York, Amherst Museum
Amherst Museum in Amherst, NY, halfway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, hosts New York State Museum Senior Historian Geoffrey Stein presenting the "History of Motorcycles Made in New York." More info: 716-689-1440 (See also June 16 and June 17 entries above)
July 27-30: Oswego Harborfest -- Park the bike for Harborfest with 100+ choices of entertainment on free stages throughout city; world-class fireworks Saturday night. 2006 weekend also features Civil War living history demonstrations at Fort Ontario and Sail Oswego Regatta visible from Bretiback Park. More info: 315-349-8322.
August 12-13: Win a Harley-Davidson Road King, Sterling Renaissance Festival
Ride the Seaway Trail through rolling countryside along Lake Ontario to Sterling Renaissance Festival for Amber Bock Weekend and a chance on a custom-painted Harley-Davidson Road King; part of raffle benefits March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, Girls & Boys Town. Gathering tents, reserved parking, free motorcycle coasters for riders; jousters, jester, royalty, artisans, foods. Info: 315-947-5782.
September 1: Erie Bike Night, Seaway Trail Pennsylvania
Cruise into downtown Erie, PA, special "motorcycle only" parking, outdoor music, specials at restaurants, cafes, bars. Info: Downtown Improvement District: 814-455-3743. (see also 6/30)
For Thunder on the Water: Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, Lewiston
Like the freedom of the open road? Try a 65 mile-per-hour jet boat tour on the Niagara River. Combine tour with June 25 culinary art festival, August 12-13 art festival, August 25-27 jazz festival, September 23-24 harvest and wildlife festivals. Info: 716-754-9500.
Park the Hawg, Have a Dog in Rochester -- Ride to Rochester where Zweigle's Hot Dogs (official dog of the Buffalo Bills) have been made since 1880. Info: 585-546-1740.
Harley-Davidson dealers throughout the Seaway Trail region provide sales, support and special events. For example, in Wayne County, talk with Kim Wyman at 585-377-0711 at Harv's Harley Davidson in Macedon. In St. Lawrence County, the Seaway Trail parallels the St. Lawrence River - ride inland to Sovies' Cycle Shop between Canton and Potsdam or call 315-265-4297 to ask about local events. To learn more about the Seaway Trail, one of America's Byways and a National Recreation Trail, call 1-800-SEAWAY-T for a free JOURNEY magazine or go online to
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